Full Day Hidden Istanbul Tour Details
Discover a different side of Istanbul where history, faith, and colors meet . On this full day guided tour exploring both land and sea.
Start your day with hotel pick-up between 08:30–09:15 AM and head to the impressive Yedikule Castle, one of the oldest fortresses in Istanbul, with museum entrance included. Learn about the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman defense walls while enjoying panoramic views.
Continue to Galata, where you’ll explore the lively surroundings of Galata Tower (entry optional) and the Galata Mevlevi Museum (entry optional), home to the Whirling Dervishes. Then visit the elegant St. Anthony of Padua Church, one of Istanbul’s most beautiful Catholic churches on İstiklal Avenue.
Next, stroll through the colorful streets of Balat, known for its vibrant houses, antique shops, and authentic local atmosphere , a perfect spot for photos and cultural immersion.
Around midday, board your Golden Horn cruise boat for a lunch served on board (drinks not included). Sail along the Golden Horn and then into the Bosphorus, seeing both continents from the water , a relaxing end to your day of exploration.
The tour concludes around 17:30 PM, with return transfer to your hotel.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (centrally located hotels)
- Licensed English-speaking professional guide
- Entrance ticket to Yedikule Castle Museum
- Lunch on board during the Golden Horn & Bosphorus cruise (drinks excluded)
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
Excludes
- Entrance tickets for Galata Tower & Galata Mevlevi Museum (optional)
- Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses - Tips for guide and driver


























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